Crispy Bacon Basil Puffs With Lucky Peach Dipping Sauce

Name: Crispy Bacon Basil Puffs With Lucky Peach Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 20 appetizer puffs, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes; 1/3 cup crumbled bacon (3-4 strips); 4 ounces goat cheese (chevre); 2 teaspoons fresh basil, finely chopped (about 5 big leaves); 20 wonton wrappers (usually sold in a 14 oz package of 42 wrappers); 3 cups canola oil (for frying); 1/4 cup peach preserves; 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons green onions, very finely chopped; 1/16 fresh ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt

Submitted by goStacygo

"Ready, Set, Cook Special Edition Contest Entry: These puffs work perfectly for a party or date night in and can be made ahead. And the color of the sauce is really gorgeous--peachy orange, with pretty green flecks from green onion. Note: Once fully-cooked, puffs can be frozen and re-heated in the oven at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes, turning every 5 minutes. Also, the computer-generated nutritional data on this recipe includes all of the oil used for frying. Actual calories, fat, etc. consumed are much lower, as all but about 2 TBSP of the oil stays in the pan and is not served."

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 11
Yields:: 20 appetizer puffs
Serves:: 4

ingredients

For Puffs
1 cup Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes
¹⁄₃ cup crumbled bacon (3-4 strips)
4 ounces goat cheese (chevre)
2 teaspoons fresh basil, finely chopped (about 5 big leaves)
20 wonton wrappers (usually sold in a 14 oz package of 42 wrappers)
3 cups canola oil (for frying)
For Dipping Sauce
¹⁄₄ cup peach preserves
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons green onions, very finely chopped
¹⁄₁₆ fresh ground black pepper
¹⁄₈ teaspoon salt

directions

Stir potatoes, bacon, cheese, and basil together until well blended, about 1 minute.
Place 1 heaping teaspoon of filling on one corner of a wonton wrapper. Rolling the wrapper (filling inside) toward the opposite corner, fold the 2 sides of the wrapper over the filling, and roll the wrapper the rest of the way to the far corner. Place puffs flap-side down on a plate.
Once all puffs are rolled, heat oil in a tall-walled, medium-sized pot on medium high heat for 5 minutes.
Line a plate with napkins (to drain excess oil after puffs are cooked).
In a separate small bowl, combine dipping sauce ingredients and set aside.
Gently place 4-5 puffs in hot oil at a time. Cook 2 minutes, flipping once. Remove from oil with slotted spoon and place on napkin lined plate. Allow to cool for 2 minutes; then transfer to another plate and serve with dipping sauce.